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Charming Home in Quiet Historic Neighborhood Near Lakes and Downtown

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A residential house with a stone retaining wall, a well-maintained lawn, and a wooden bench.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A living room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.
Modern open floor plan with kitchen island to enjoy your morning coffee

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 4•2 bedrooms•2 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Minneapolis, MN
  • Place, Chain of Lakes
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Harriet
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Museum of Russian Art
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Home in Quiet Historic Neighborhood Near Lakes and Downtown

This charming home is located in a quiet, award winning neighborhood of SW Minneapolis. Easy access to lakes (Lake Harriet is a 15 minute walk), biking, shops, coffee cafes and restaurants. Only 10 minutes to downtown Minneapolis (and the world famous Walker Art Center and Sculpture Garden). Easy access to MSP and the Mall of America which is 10 minutes away. Hiking at famous Minnehaha Falls is 15 minutes away. Enjoy a comfortable home in a great neighborhood while having convenient access to everything that Minneapolis has to offer.
The home is renovated and updated while retaining its historic 1950's charm. It has central air conditioning, fully updated and equipped kitchen, breakfast bar, FR/LR with dining table for four, full basement with game table and 65 inch TV, high speed wireless internet, full back yard for BBQ-ing and entertaining.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Stairs to lower level with no door
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Events

No events allowed
Home is located in quiet neighborhood
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Shoes are not to be worn in house to protect original wood floors
There are external security cameras and a video doorbell
Guests acknowledge the house is not child proofed or configured for children under the age of 6

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number RLIC362197
Property # 1100377vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Home is located in quiet neighborhood
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Minneapolis

Located in South Minneapolis, a neighbourhood in Minneapolis, this holiday home is near theme parks. Target Center and The Armory are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Nickelodeon Universe and Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Como Park Zoo and Conservatory and Valleyfair Amusement Park are not to be missed. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Minneapolis, MN

What's nearby

  • Chain of Lakes - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Lake Harriet - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Museum of Russian Art - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Lake Harriet Southeast Beach - 5 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Mall of America - 8 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • City West Station - 8 min drive
  • Saint Paul Union Depot - 19 min drive
  • Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pump N Munch - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Davanni's Pizza and Hot Hoagies - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Saturday Dumpling Co - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Nico’s Taco & Tequila Bar - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Home in Quiet Historic Neighborhood Near Lakes and Downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming Home in Quiet Historic Neighborhood Near Lakes and Downtown?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Home in Quiet Historic Neighborhood Near Lakes and Downtown?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Home in Quiet Historic Neighborhood Near Lakes and Downtown?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Charming Home in Quiet Historic Neighborhood Near Lakes and Downtown located?

Located in South Minneapolis, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Chain of Lakes and within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Harriet and M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital. Lake Harriet Band Shell and Best Buy Corporate Headquarters are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The little yellow house could not have been more perfect! Immaculately clean, incredibly comfortable, located near everything. Keith and Shirley could not have been more helpful. A great base for exploring the city!
Stayed 11 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerald B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The check in process was flawless, we did not get to the house until 1am. The place was spotless and had everything we needed. It was in a quiet neighborhood and perfect for our needs. I would definitely stay there again. Beautiful house Keith!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tristian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying at the Little Yellow House! Keith was very responsive and helpful. The house was perfect for my husband, son and I. Everything was clean and cozy. It was a great location and easy drive to lots of attractions. There are lots of great restaurants nearby as well. My son loved the basement and found that to be the coolest part as we don't have basements here in Texas. We would definitely love to come back and stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely walkable neighborhood

It was very clean and welcoming!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is set up with all necessary items to make you feel at home. We felt very safe in the neighborhood and found it was close to various restaurants and shops. We were in town for a wedding with our adult son, my husband and me. Weather was beautiful so we enjoyed the patio one evening!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy & James W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and wonderful home

We enjoyed our stay at the Little Yellow House. Everything was exactly as we expected it to be. We hope to return again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As many other reviewers have said, this is a great house. It’s in a quiet leafy green neighborhood with lots of people out walking around. The house itself is equipped with everything we need. I had a couple of questions for Keith and he responded within minutes. We’re very happy with this place and will return again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding

This Little Yellow House is well appointed, everything we needed. We couldn’t have been more comfortable! We will be back!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin J. P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Little Yellow House

Such a wonderful little house! The Mrs and I love a shoeless house and having a washer and dryer was a gift. Neighborhood is fantastic, but a bit of a walk to the lakes. So, we chose to drive down and park on the street close to the Harriot lake. Keith was responsive to my requests. This little yellow house is quite special!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A home away from home.

My wife and I are traveling on a cross country road trip. It's a bucket list thing. We arranged to rent a property every 4 or 5 days to get a break from the road, do laundry and catch up on the computer obligations. Our stay at the "Little Yellow House" was a joy! It is a property with a lot of character and charm, but still possesses all of the modern amenities you might need. It's title does not do justice to all of the space in the home that makes it welcoming and relaxing. The owners take great care to provide all that you would need. It is a very quiet neighborhood, but has so many great restaurants nearby. We loved the ability to bike on the 51+ miles of bike trails, many of which can be accessed nearby. A very quiet and peaceful neighborhood that is welcoming. Thanks for the great time and accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our New Home Away From Home

I reread my last review for the Little Yellow House and could just say, “ditto” that, but I should put a bit more effort into a new one. One aspect that I failed to mention in my earlier comments was how lovely the Kenny Neighborhood is. Tree-lined streets, tidy homes, lovely plantings —still flowering with bursts of color — joggers, dog-walkers, and folks simply out for a stroll on a sunny, fall day fill the area. The location, too, is convenient for seeing the sights Minneapolis has to offer. The VRBO itself is completely equipped, especially the kitchen. Mattresses are comfy, sheets silky smooth, and plenty of towels and toiletries make for an enjoyable stay. We didn’t even use the downstairs or need the television while there. So many other choices like reading peacefully after a full day of sightseeing. Thanks to the owners for preparing a very clean and comfortable cottage. I suspect that we will return to this sweet nest as we continue our retirement travels.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Splendid Stay at the Little Yellow VRBO

We have stayed at over 20 rental properties in the last five years, and we both agree that this one was the best equipped of any of them. The owner(s) thought of everything — bags of fresh ice, plenty of utensils of all sorts, fresh towels and enough hooks in the bathroom. (Not enough towel racks and/or hooks is a pet peeve of mine.) Extra rolls of toilet paper were easy to find, and shampoo, creams, and soaps were laid out next to the immaculate sink basin. The silkiest sheets and most velvety blankets made it a pleasure to climb into bed after a long day of sightseeing and dining. So many good restaurants make choosing difficult. Pizzeria Lola is close by, and Fika at the Swedish Institute is a favorite of ours from past visits. Burgers at the Red Cow, too, aren’t to be missed. A special treat was a stop at Patisserie 46 in St. Paul. Oh, my. Too many sweet choices, but we managed. Although it was rather hot outside, we did use the handy grill and enjoyed the colorful garden. The bench was a plus. Although we don’t tend to watch TV when we vacation, a nice large-screen television was available. Wi-Fi was working well. Street parking close to the side door was readily available. No problem. Lovely neighborhood. Airplane traffic was persistent but not at a noise level that was really an issue. Of course, we lived a couple of miles from O’Hare for many years. Thanks for providing a pleasant oasis for our visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time at the Little Yellow House, it was so much better than staying at a hotel during our son's soccer tournament. We have never stayed at a Vrbo before and were very apprehensive of the process but it went smoothly. The host is a great communicator and thought of everything to make our stay comfortable. The house was clean, location was fantastic to get to places quickly and the neighborhood was quiet. We definitely plan to stay again in the future!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terrah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!!

The Little Yellow House was everything we needed — amenities, location, everything!! Didn’t see a fire pit, but also didn’t ask.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place.

The yellow house is in a beautiful neighborhood. We walked the tree lined streets many times while visiting the city. The house is very clean and is equipped with everything you would need. Check in was easy. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alec L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place. Great host(s) - very responsive.

Perfect. Really enjoyed our time. Thx.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Little Yellow House

We enjoyed our 3 week stay at The Little Yellow House. It was close to everything we needed/wanted: Lake Harriett, the highway, restaurants, airport, shopping. Keith was very good at communicating with questions and things that came up with the house during our stay. The property is stocked with everything you need during your stay. We would definitely return for our next extended visit with family!
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fit all our needs

The LYH was just perfect for our week long stay to visit grandchildren.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely!

Super clean and comfortable.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great home base

We were visiting friends and family in the twin cities. The yellow house was clean and comfortable and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kermath W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Back to Back to Back

This is our third stay at the LYH in the past 3 years. Needless to say....we are EXTREMELY pleased with the house. It is as well stocked as our own home.....my wife is a chef and is able to find every kitchen gadget that she has at home. All of the electronics and the internet are excellent....I spent many hours on Zoom calls with no problem. We lived in this neighborhood 29 yrs ago , raised our children here. We still know a few neighbors. Now we have photos of our young grandchildren in the house and playing in the yard. Keith and Shirley respond to inquiries and issues almost immediately and solve the issues just as quickly. You would be making a WISE decision to book a stay at the Little Yellow House. Mary Beth & Ken Stuart , FL
Stayed 101 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

terry d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

little yellow house in minneapolis

good location, nice clean house, great help from owner. the only suggestion is it would have been nice to have a TV upstairs, we are both senior citizens and the stairs were a chore.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laif O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Owner great to work with.

Keith was very responsive to all questions.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place with nice quiet location

We really enjoyed staying here for a few days. It was a bright, sunny house in a nice quiet neighborhood. Such a cheerful place.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful neighbourhood.

Nice home in a beautiful, quiet and well kept neighbourhood. This home has everything one needs for a comfortable stay, would stay again. I also enjoyed seeing the rabbits and squirrels running around the neighbourhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

About the host

Hosted by Keith Dines

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Why they chose this property

Well cared for historic home in quiet neighborhood close to lakes, downtown, airport and Mall of America. Enjoy the comforts of home while you are away from home!

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